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Backpacker Magazine Hike of the Day: Hadley Mountain in the Adirondacks

Posted in Adirondacks, Backpacking, Hiking on November 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Hadley Mountain in the Adirondacks

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Ultra Light Hiking Gear

Posted in Backpacking, Gear, Long-distance Hiking, tagged , , on November 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »

I’m an experienced long-distance backpacker and I’m all for lightweight gear, but you can take things a bit to the extreme. Here’s an interesting test of some gear by Rod Johnson, owner and founder of Midwest Mountaineering. I certainly agree with his running shoe vs hiking boot idea. I’m loving my new Merrell Siren Sport [...]

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Hiking Boots Certainly Have Improved

Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Gear, Hiking, Long-distance Hiking, tagged , , , , on October 26, 2009 | 5 Comments »

by Sue Freeman
In 1996 I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, walking for 6 months from Georgia to Maine. On my feet were the highly recommended footwear of the time – the all-leather, above ankle Montrail OneSport hiking boots. Weighing in at 4 pounds, they were like lead weights on your feet. Yes, they were durable. And, [...]

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Adirondack Gem: Pharoh Lake Wilderness

Posted in Adirondacks, Backpacking on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Click here for photos & info on backpacking Pharoh Lake Wilderness.

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Lost in the Woods

Posted in Backpacking, Education / skills, Hiking, tagged , on October 13, 2009 | 4 Comments »

No one expects to get lost when they head into the woods for a day hike on a defined, named trail. And yet, it happens. In fact, it can happen to anyone. It even happened to me and I consider myself to be intelligent. I’m sure T & B are intelligent also – but they [...]

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Become a Cancer Climber

Posted in Adirondacks, Backpacking, Hiking, tagged , , , , , , on October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In 2010, there will be three Worldwide Cancer Climbs:
Feb 13-26, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa
Aug 6-8, Mt. Marcy, Adirondacks NY
Nov 6-28, Mt. Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Email Pack, Paddle,  Ski (info@packpaddleski.com)  for more information or visit the Journeys of Inspiration website.

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Review of the Steripen Water Purifier

Posted in Backpacking, Gear, Hiking on September 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »

>Click here to read a Review of the Steripen Water Purifier

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Cross Country Hiker Passes Through Highland Forest

Posted in Adventures, Backpacking, Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes Trail, Hiking, Long-distance Hiking, Syracuse, tagged , on August 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

My friend Niblewill Nomad hikes the North Country Trail & is now passing through the Finger Lakes region. Read about it here & see his YouTube video.

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Hiking Lady – The Ultimate Resource for Women Who Love the Outdoors

Posted in Backpacking, Gear, Hiking, tagged on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In the outdoors world, things aren’t often geared towards women. here’s a web site/blog that is. Ladies, click here to check out Hiking Lady.

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A Quiet Campsite 60 Miles from Manhattan

Posted in Backpacking, Hiking, Long Island, New York City, Wildlife, nature, tagged , , , , , , , , on August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The September 2009 issue of Backpacker Magazine entices you to “Escape New York City:”
Who would think to look for a quiet campsite in the shadow of skyscrapers? Apparently no one, which makes the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness a treasure. According to ranger Joe Flynn, you’re guaranteed to find solitude hiking and camping. [...]

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